used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
anew
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
Anketam
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From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
for the reason that
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
give expression to
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
for more time
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
held dear
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
not any; not one
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
tiptoes
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From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
hard to endure
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
twingenounUS /twɪndʒ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Any war is made up of a horde of personal tragedies--but the greater picture is the tragedy of the death of a way of life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was still strong, Anketam thought; still strong enough to do his day's work for The Chief without being too tired to relax and enjoy himself afterwards.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For a way of life--good, bad, or indifferent--exists because it is dearly loved...._ Anketam stretched his arms out as though he were trying to embrace the whole world.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading He pushed himself up on his tiptoes, arched his back, and gave out with a prodigious yawn that somehow managed to express all the contentment and pleasure that filled his soul.
a late time of life
From this reading He felt a faint twinge in his shoulders, and there was a dull ache in the small of his back, both of which reminded him that he was no longer the man he had been twenty years before, but he ignored them and stretched again.
